'How Can You Find Out Your Blood Type?'
July 8, 2020
When it comes to COVID-19, knowing your blood type might give you a little more insight about your risk.
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'Can I Drink Coffee While Fasting?'
July 6, 2020Can you drink coffee while fasting? The answer to this question depends on the type of fasting you’re doing.
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'Is Headache a Symptom of COVID-19?'
July 1, 2020Headache certainly can be a symptom of COVID-19 – but also approximately eleven-million other health conditions.
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When Should I Get Tested for COVID-19?
June 29, 2020Not sure if you should be tested for COVID-19? Don’t try to self-diagnose. If you’ve got a fever and other symptoms, call your healthcare provider and let them take it from there.
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Does a COVID-19 Test Hurt?
June 26, 2020If you’ve seen news footage of people being tested for COVID-19 by having a long swab shoved up their nose, you might rightly wonder if that process hurts.
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Do I Need to Wear a Mask in My Car?
June 24, 2020You don’t need to wear a face covering in the car if you're alone, but you may find yourself in other situations that make wearing a mask while driving a good idea.
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Can Drinking Alcohol Kill Germs?
June 22, 2020If you’re thinking you can vanquish the coronavirus by throwing back a couple of margaritas every day, I’m afraid I have bad news: drinking alcohol does not kill germs inside your body.
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What's the Difference Between Sunburn and Sun Poisoning?
June 19, 2020The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation can affect your skin in several ways. Learn the difference between sunburn, sun poisoning and sun allergy.
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Can You Go in the Sun with Shingles?
June 18, 2020Is it OK to go in the sun if you have shingles? The answer is “yes and no.” Find out why.
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Can Hot Flashes Cause a Fever?
June 16, 2020Hot flashes sure can make you feel as if you’re running the worst fever of all time – but they actually don’t increase your body temperature.
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Frieda Wiley, PharmD, RPh
Frieda Wiley, PharmD, RPh, is a clinical pharmacist, contract medical writer, and consultant. She has numerous publications to her credit, including O! The Oprah Magazine, Arthritis Today, US News & World Report, Everyday Health, and Costco Connection. To read more about Frieda, visit her website, or follow her on Twitter.